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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.62, 13,268.97 and 4,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.62, 13,268.97 and 4,468.62 is: 6,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.62 : 13,268.97 = 4,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.62/13,268.97 = 4,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.62x = 13,268.97 × 4,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.62x = 59,293,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293,984.72/8,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.93

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